Black Friday (shopping)

The towering fir tree is fully decorated with dozens of sparkling ornaments and ribboned with shimmering satin. Yards of pine garlands dotted with ornaments are draped across nearly every window. A ceramic Santa astride a horse and escorted by two bunnies is displayed inside the glass-front body of a tall, antique wooden and brass grandfather clock. The Maryland Government House is nearly ready for the holidays. Since Black Friday, six staff employees and volunteers have been decorating the public rooms of the 144-year-old, Georgian-styled Government House, better known as the Governor's Mansion. Interspersed with private parties and receptions, there are two Open House events...

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